Relying on the Reader’s Imagination with April Henry

We sat down with Mystery/Thriller author April Henry to discuss reaching reluctant readers, avoiding soft censorship of books with uncomfortable topics, and the extreme lengths to which she goes to research her novels! Find In The Blood May 12 from Christy Ottaviano Books/Little, Brown, and Company!

Visit April Henry’s website here!

“The reader’s imagination is much more powerful”

-April Henry

Find April Henry’s books for teens here.

Plan and schedule a visit to your school or library here.

Follow April’s TikTok centered on her work.

@aprilhenrybooks

I have written about so many murders, so many funerals – it’s hard to come up with new approaches. #Booktok #teenmystery #yathriller #aprilhenry #authorlife

♬ original sound – April Henry

Follow April’s TikTok on writing advice.

@aprilhenrywritingadvice

By showing your character in three worlds, you really deepen characterization. #authorshelpingauthors #authortok #writingadvice #adviceforwriters #writertok #authortips #publishingabook #authoradvice

♬ original sound – KeepThemInSuspense